Rovaniemi to Lapland

Finland’s landscape is best explored up close, but it can be difficult to traverse the wild terrain. Get an intimate experience of Korouoma with a hike through the valley, discovering cliffs, frozen waterfalls and wildlife, including moose and reindeer, under the supervision of a guide. Enjoy hot drinks and snacks beside an open fire, and relax after a day’s activity with pickup and drop-off to your Rovaniemi hotel included.

The Pyha-Luosto National Park and its forests, valleys, and rivers lies north of Rovaniemi. With this tour, enjoy a guided hike through the reserve—lush in summer and snowy in winter—without having to arrange transport, and with a guide to share background you’d miss independently. Plus, visit the park’s hillside amethyst mine to learn about and dig for one of the gemstones, and relax over a barbecue lunch.

Experience the best of Lapland in just one day with this action-packed tour from Rovaniemi. The daytime tour includes visits to the Ranua Zoo and a Finnish wood-burning sauna, plus lunch and a dinner that’s cooked over an open fire at a lakeside cottage. You’ll also stretch your legs with a stroll through a forest at the zoo, and have free time to shop for authentic Lapland gifts.

If you’re a lover of sports, no visit to Lapland is complete without a ski run down the region’s snowy slopes. Discover one of Finland’s most popular winter sports resorts on this full-day small-group tour, with hassle-free round-trip transfer from your Rovaniemi hotel. Lunch, ski passes, and gear rental are all included in the price, leaving you free to focus on your skiing skills as you explore the site’s 43 pistes.

Sling a pickaxe in an ancient mountaintop amethyst mine on this unusual tour from Rovaniemi. Visit the historic mine and try your hand at finding some stones; you can keep anything that fits in your hand. Learn about this Finnish tradition through guided commentary during lunch around a snow bonfire, then return to Rovaniemi via snow train.

Animal lovers—this one’s for you! Enjoy a day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park, which is home to polar bears, arctic foxes, gray wolves, and reindeer. Save time figuring out local public transport by having hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers included. As well as the animals, the park has plenty of attractions to explore, including a chocolate shop, a wine shop, restaurants, and more.

See the best of Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus and the capital of Lapland. Make the most of your limited time, as your professional guide takes you to the best lookouts, Arktikum Arctic Museum, reindeer and husky farms, and Snowmobile Museum. End your day at the Santa Claus Village with a meeting with Santa himself.

Plan a stress-free visit to Ranua Zoo with a pre-booked admission ticket and convenient round-trip transfer from your Rovaniemi accommodations. A pre-booked ticket allows you to skip entrance lines and ensures you have plenty of time to view the artic animals in their protected environments, as well as grab lunch and shop for souvenirs (own expense).

Set out on a nighttime reindeer and Northern Lights adventure, and enjoy an evening in the countryside away from Rovaniemi. You’ll learn all about reindeer breeding and care at a traditional Finnish reindeer farm, and have the chance to feed some of the gentle creatures. Sit down for a reindeer meat (or vegetarian!) dinner, then travel deep into the forests, to scan the skies for the Northern Lights.

Dig your own gemstone on a visit to Lampivaara Amythest Mine. Travel to this sustainable gemstone mine in the Amythest Pendolino, a special snow train. From the top of Lampivaara fell, enjoy a warm berry juice in a wooden shelter while learning the lore of the fascinating purple amythest. Then head to the digging area, where you search for your own lucky gem to take home.

Finding the Northern Lights without a guide may mean wasted searches—something you can’t afford if you’re short on time in Finland. This tour from Rovaniemi ups the chances of sightings with a guide to interpret the conditions and take you to a prime viewpoint. Plus, you’ll hear stories about the lights you might miss if searching alone, and enjoy a Lappish barbecue as an extra local touch.

See some of Finland’s beautiful native animals close-up on a 5-hour trip to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi. Stroll around the forest trails of the family-friendly wildlife park, and observe Arctic animals such as lynx, bears, reindeer, owls and more, plus Finland's only polar bears. Then, visit the zoo’s restaurants and shops, including a souvenir, candy and wine store. The trip includes zoo admission ticket, round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Animal lovers will enjoy this tour of the Ranua Zoo, an open-air Arctic zoo in Lapland. You’ll have the chance to encounter up to 200 animal and bird species as you walk the roughly 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) trail around the zoo. Learn more about the special habitats of this northern part of the world. An ideal activity for the whole family, in all seasons.

Visit the northernmost zoo in the world, Ranua Zoo, on this organized trip from Rovaniemi. With tickets purchased in advance and all transportation arranged, this is the easiest way to visit the zoo. During the tour, learn about the more than 50 Arctic species living in natural enclosures on the property through guided commentary.

Unforgettable day tour to the incredible Frozen Waterfalls of Korouma! After pickup at your accommodation and properly dressed, the professional guide will drive you to Posio area, 100 kilometers away from Rovaniemi. The snowy winters of Korouma Canyon provide amazing chances for winter hiking surrounded by beautiful and unforgettable views. Korouoma canyon is millions of years old fracture valley in Lapland, one of the biggest natural attractions that Lapland has to offer! These icefalls are unique in Finland and they are excellent for walking and appreciate the beautiful nature around it. The Ice Trail in Korouoma canyon is the ideal place to try this truly fun way to experience deep snow and unforgettable forest landscapes! The entire area is a natural reserve. At the bottom of the canyon there's Korojoki River, which ends up to Kemijoki River. There are plenty of species in varied nature of Korouoma, including Deers, Wild Rabits, Foxs, and Golden Eagles.

Head out from Rovaniemi in search of the Northern Lights, then spend the night in an igloo on this 1-night tour. With a guide, travel to the best possible locations to see the Aurora Borealis phenomenon; learn about the light show's causes through detailed commentary. Spend the night in an igloo, equipped with a warm sleeping bag, to fully experience the Arctic. Barbecue and breakfast provided, as well as round-trip transportation. Traveling with a small group of 15 people or fewer makes for an intimate experience.

Be immersed in Lapland’s natural landscape on this small-group snow-hiking tour, with included round-trip transfer from your Rovaniemi hotel. Upon arrival, strap on your snowshoes and follow your professional guide deep into the forest for a glimpse of Arctic flora and fauna, then take a seat around the campfire to learn more about wilderness survival over a traditional sausage supper and blueberry tea.

Let's start the mysterious exploration of Arctic animals together. Experiencing how they survived in different environmental conditions. You will be picked up from your hotel at 9:00am for a Ranua Zoo Trip. And together walk around 2.5km(outside tour) there and each animal has its own information. Ranua Zoo is built in 1983 with over 50 wild animal species & 200 individuals including northernmost representatives: Polar bears, Arctic fox & wolves, lynx, brown bears, adorable reindeer and moose. Besides, Ranua Zoo is also equipped with restaurants, souvenir shop and Fazer factory! You can have a lunch buffet there & shopping. This tour will end around 14:00pm.

Active travelers can have a go at one of Finland’s most popular past times on a cross-country ski tour from Rovaniemi, suited to all ability levels. Save time finding the departure point with included hotel pickup and drop-off, leaving you more time to zip along frozen trails with your guide and absorb views of snow-covered scenery. Keep warm with ski gear and refreshment included in the price.

Welcome to the Santa Claus Village and Santa Park! In this tour you will have the chance to visit both theme parks at once! Start from picking up at your hotel, your guide will take you to the Santa Claus Village, there you will have a guaranteed meeting with Santa Claus, try to cross the Arctic Circle and get a diploma for this achievement, visit the Santa Post Office, and some own free time to enjoy all facilities in the Village. Then, your guide will take you to the Santa Park, to continuing this happy vibration of the tour. At the agreed time, your guide will take you back to the hotel. Tour duration is around 5,5 - 6,5 hour, depending on the transportation and the queue of visitors during the tour day. Photo ©Visit Rovaniemi

Tick off 2 of Rovaniemi’s biggest attractions in 1 night on a tour that includes a visit to a reindeer farm and an opportunity to search for the Northern Lights. Meet reindeer and hear traditional folklore, before riding a reindeer-pulled sleigh into the forest in search of the Aurora Borealis. Maximize your chances of seeing the natural spectacle with a professional guide, and relax with round-trip transfer from central Rovaniemi.

Explore the Korouoma with a private hiking guide on this tour from Rovaniemi. Small groups and families will appreciate the personalized attention and the ability to travel at their own pace on this moderate hike. Snap photos of the dramatic landscape and take a break for a picnic and refreshments around an open fire.

See some of the Arctic’s most beautiful animals with a convenient round-trip shuttle service to Lapland’s Ranua Wildlife Park from Rovaniemi (please note the entry to the park is not included in the price). Cocooned in the wooded Finnish countryside, this delightful park is home to 50 animal species, all living in environments that closely resemble their natural habitats. On arrival, enter the park (own expense) and enjoy ample time to explore independently. Stroll around to admire polar bears, lynx, birds and other species as you wish, and perhaps enjoy refreshments (own expense) at the café before your return transfer to Rovaniemi.

Combine a comprehensive tour of Rovaniemi with a visit to the Santa Claus Village on this single tour. Booking both of these must-do activities together saves time figuring out logistics. Your guide will fill you in on the culture, history, and people of the city of Rovaniemi. The Santa Claus Village is a must-see traditional stop where Christmas magic comes alive.